Toms River Intermediate East celebrates historic year of athletic dominance

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Intermediate East marked a record-setting year in school athletics, highlighted by the baseball team’s 50-game winning streak and championship seasons across multiple sports programs. The school’s baseball team…

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SnapChat: Snapping turtle removed from outside Promenade store in Evesham

EVESHAM TWP., NJ — A snapping turtle caused a brief stir Tuesday morning when it was found in front of the Sunglass Hut at the Promenade shopping center, according to Evesham Township…

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Scratch-Off Turns Into $500K Dream for Suffolk Woman

CARROLLTON, Va. — Chomedy Hatton of Suffolk is celebrating after winning the $500,000 top prize on the Virginia Lottery’s Jewel 7s scratch-off game, officials confirmed. Hatton bought the ticket at the Food…

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Roy Rogers opens third New Jersey location as classic chain mounts Garden State revival

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Roy Rogers Restaurants has officially opened its third New Jersey location, continuing its comeback in the Garden State with a new outpost in Cherry Hill. The classic American…

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Ocean County Social Services Continues to be Vacant Taxpayer Funded $63 Million Money Pit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A long-promised Ocean County Social Services complex remains unfinished nearly three years after its scheduled completion date, as the Ocean County Commissioners move to extend a shared services…

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Ocean County to vote today on $16M in capital pet projects with no funds for homelessness response they created

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote today on over $16 million in capital improvement ordinances, funding a range of infrastructure projects across the county.…

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Philadelphia halts trash and recycling pickup amid city worker strike

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Trash and recycling collection across Philadelphia has been suspended as of Tuesday due to a city worker strike involving AFSCME District Council 33, disrupting key municipal services and prompting…

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Multi-bus crash shuts down New York Port Authority terminal, NJ Transit buses diverted

NEW YORK, N.Y. — A multi-bus accident forced the closure of the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal on Tuesday morning, causing major disruptions across regional transit routes. According to NJ TRANSIT,…

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Elkton man sentenced to 30 years for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material

BALTIMORE, Md. — A 38-year-old Elkton man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material, U.S.…

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Eight Charged in New Jersey Human Trafficking Bust

TRENTON, N.J. — Eight individuals have been charged with first-degree racketeering and human trafficking for allegedly operating a prostitution ring in Trenton and Camden, where several women were reportedly coerced into sex…

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More Pets Go Missing on Fourth of July Than Any Other Day in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — Animal welfare groups across New Jersey are urging pet owners to take precautions as the Fourth of July approaches, warning that more pets go missing on Independence Day than…

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Anne Arundel County Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

GLEN BURNIE, Md. — The Anne Arundel County Police Department reported multiple arrests across the county Monday night, including a robbery in Glen Burnie, a drug and firearm arrest in Crofton, and…

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New Jersey to spend millions on reproductive travel warning system for pregnant men and women

NJ bill would launch reproductive health travel advisory for pregnant residents TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation that would establish a statewide advisory to inform residents about the reproductive…

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Ohio Lottery Bingo Ticket Delivers Six-Figure Surprise

AKRON, Ohio — A lucky customer at Firestone Mini Mart in Akron scored a $100,000 prize on a $10 Bingo 50X scratch-off ticket, Ohio Lottery officials confirmed Friday. The winning ticket, purchased…

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Manheim Township man accused of public lewdness and stalking waives hearing

MANHEIM TWP., Pa. — A 56-year-old Manheim Township man charged with multiple counts of public indecency and stalking has waived his preliminary hearing and will face trial in county court, authorities said.…

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Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 Tracers, Where Are They Now?

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of workers across New Jersey served as contact tracers, playing a critical role in tracking the spread of the virus under Governor Phil Murphy’s…

New Jersey News

Juveniles arrested in Glen Burnie one of several arrests in Anne Arundel County this weekend

GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Anne Arundel County Police made several arrests this past week across multiple districts, including a stolen vehicle case in Glen Burnie, two robberies in Pasadena and Severn, and…

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Fourth of July Week Starts Wet and Ends With Perfect Beach and BBQ Weather in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — Residents across New Jersey can expect a stretch of unsettled weather through midweek, with thunderstorms and hot temperatures dominating the early part of the forecast before conditions stabilize ahead…

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A recent event at the Toms River Senior Center

Tom’s River health director shares personal story and mission to help the vulnerable at Senior Center

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — In a deeply personal and wide-ranging interview on Talking Toms River with host Jeff Dings, Laura Piccirillo, Director of Health and Human Services and Municipal Alliance Coordinator for…